CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Approve the award of Bid 24-122, Electric Equipment Painting, to BP&T, for an amount not to exceed $500,000 and for a one-year term
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DEPARTMENT: Electric Utility
SUBMITTED BY: Brian Groth, Director of Electric Utility
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
N/A
BACKGROUND:
The Electric Utility (Utility) has been performing condition assessments which have identified units that need to be repaired and painted. By proactively repainting faded or rusted electrical equipment, the Utility has been able to significantly extend the life of the equipment. To date, over 350 devices have been repaired and painted since 2020 and there are just under 150 needing repairs currently with more being added daily through the inspection process.
The purpose of this contract is to maintain an on-call contractor to provide the services including welding, patchwork and painting to maintain metallic exteriors of transformers, switches, fuse cans and other metal electrical equipment for the Utility.
DISCUSSION:
Advertisement Date:
03/22/24
Notices Sent:
180
Opening Date:
04/11/24
Planholders:
15
Proposals Received:
02
Bids were received from the following vendors:
Vendor Name
Proposed Cost
BP&T Construction
$32,750
LeCuyer
Non-responsive
Bidders were asked to provide pricing for each type of equipment as well as an estimated time and material cost. The Utility intends to paint 150 units currently scheduled for repairs as well as any additional equipment that is found during the inspection process. Budgeted funds, in conjunction with the provided unit pricing provided by BP&T Construction, will be used to perform and complete this work.
The term of this contract is from date of award to June 1, 2025, with two, one-year options to extend.
FISCAL IMPACT:
CIP#: N/A
Equipment painting is expensed to the Other Professional Services and Building and Ground Maintenance accounts listed below. In 2024, the Electric Utility included $5...
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